DGAP-News: ATOSS Software AG / Key word(s): AGM/EGM/Dividend ATOSS Software AG: AGM approves increased dividend of EUR 0.88, ATOSS on course for another record performance in 2015 28.04.2015 / 16:19 --------------------------------------------------------------------- ATOSS Software AG: AGM approves increased dividend of EUR 0.88, ATOSS on course for another record performance in 2015 Munich, 28.04.2015 - At today's annual general meeting the Management Board of ATOSS Software AG presented the company's ninth record results in succession and reported an optimistic outlook for the current year. The shareholders approved the management's proposals unanimously or by an overwhelming majority. In financial year 2014 ATOSS achieved an operating profit (EBIT) of EUR 9.8 million (previous year: EUR 8.4 million) on sales of EUR 39.7 million (previous year: EUR 35.5 million). Earnings per share amounted to EUR 1.77 (previous year: EUR 0.76). The 22% increase approved today by the shareholders lifted the dividend to EUR 0.88 (previous year: EUR 0.72). The company therefore remains true to its dividend policy to enable shareholders to participate in the company's success by distributing around 50% of earnings per share. Based on the price for the stock at the end of 2014, the company is offering a dividend yield of 2.7%. The dividend will be disbursed to shareholders on April 29, 2015. In addition to the appropriation of net income, shareholders also voted unanimously or by an overwhelming majority to formally discharge the Management and Supervisory Boards and adopt management proposals to elect auditors and appoint Supervisory Board members and approve an authority to purchase treasury shares. With the figures for the first quarter of 2015 now published, it is clear that ATOSS Software AG is on track for a further record performance. This was the best first quarter in the company's history with sales up 11% at EUR 10.7 million and EBIT increased by 10 % to EUR 2.8 million, firmly underpinning the positive full-year outlook. The Management Board remains unchanged in its expectation for further highly positive development in financial year 2015 with continuing growth in sales. The current software licensing order book of EUR 5.0 million (previous year: EUR 4.1 million) provides an excellent basis on which to build. Despite further planned investments, particularly in developing new markets, and a continuing high level of expenditure on research & development amounting to around one fifth of sales, the EBIT margin is also expected to remain well above 20 percent. Upcoming dates: April 29, 2015 Dividend distribution May 13, 2015 Publication of the 3-monthly financial statements July 22, 2015 Press release announcing the 6-monthly financial statements August 14, 2015 Publication of the 6-monthly financial statements October 22, 2015 Press release announcing the 9-monthly financial statements Nov. 13, 2015 Publication of the 9-monthly financial statements Nov. 23-25, 2015 ATOSS at the German Equity Forum ATOSS Software AG is a provider of consulting, software and professional services in the field of demand-oriented personnel planning, and ranks as a forward-thinking pioneer in the workforce management sector. The company offers solutions for enterprises of all sizes, whatever their requirement scenarios. ATOSS solutions are renowned for maximum functionality and modern JAVA technology, offering users the benefits of total platform independence. Established in 1987 and meanwhile listed on the stock market, the company generated sales of around EUR 36 million in financial year 2013. Currently the deployments of around 2.8 million workers employed by more than 4,500 customers are managed with ATOSS solutions. The company's software products are in use in 40 countries and eight languages. Customers include enterprises such as ALDI SÜD, Coca-Cola, Deutsche Bahn, Edeka, Klinikum Ingolstadt, Klinikum Rosenheim, Lufthansa, MEYER WERFT, Schmitz Cargobull, Sixt, Stadt Regensburg and W.L. Gore & Associates. Further information: www.atoss.com Contact ATOSS Software AG Christof Leiber / Member of the Management Board Am Moosfeld 3, D-81829 Munich Tel.: +49 (0) 89 4 27 71 - 0 Fax: +49 (0) 89 4 27 71 - 100 [email protected] --------------------------------------------------------------------- 28.04.2015 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a service of EQS Group AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. The DGAP Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements, Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases. Media archive at www.dgap-medientreff.de and www.dgap.de --------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Company: ATOSS Software AG Am Moosfeld 3 81829 München Germany Phone: +49 (0)89 4 27 71-0 Fax: +49 (0)89 4 27 71-100 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.atoss.com ISIN: DE0005104400 WKN: 510440 Listed: Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart End of News DGAP News-Service --------------------------------------------------------------------- 349923 28.04.2015